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The article rounds up recent higher education news including a series of new rules and proposals from the U.S. Education Department. It also highlights the University of Michigan’s latest property acquisition and cost-cutting efforts at the University of Oregon and similar institutions. Key Points Education Department issues multiple new rules and proposals University of Michigan

The U.S. Department of Education states it will meet statutory obligations for research funding. Lawmakers report that nearly $300 million remains unspent despite these commitments. This situation has generated increasing pressure on the department to disburse the allocated funds. Key Points U.S. Ed Dept affirms commitment to statutory research funding duties Lawmakers highlight nearly $300

A national report shows Newark Public Schools students improving at a faster rate than most peers. Despite this progress, overall performance remains below national averages. The findings highlight a mixed picture of growth amid persistent achievement gaps. Key Points Students demonstrating accelerated improvement versus national trends Achievement levels continue to trail national benchmarks Report presents

The article details Colorado colleges and universities, including the Colorado School of Mines, that provide guaranteed admission to select high school graduates. This direct admissions approach allows eligible students to bypass the standard application process. Eligibility typically depends on factors such as GPA or other academic criteria set by each institution. Key Points Multiple Colorado

A parent in upper Manhattan launched a ‘Screen Break’ initiative to reduce device usage in local schools. She persuaded 38 schools in District 6 to adopt limits on screen time. PTA leaders presented the program to the district’s Presidents’ Council. Key Points Parent-driven effort targets excessive screen time in NYC public schools 38 schools in

Nearly $300 million in education research funds remain unspent according to letters sent to the U.S. Department of Education. The agency has responded that it intends to meet all statutory obligations for distributing the funding. This situation has drawn attention to delays in federal education spending processes. Key Points Nearly $300M in research funds unspent

Governor Bill Lee has appointed a new oversight board for Memphis schools, including former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey Hopson. Hopson led the district from 2013 to 2019. The board was selected by top Tennessee leaders to provide oversight following the district’s challenges. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee appoints oversight board for Memphis schools Former

A recent amendment to Ohio Senate Bill 19 adds a carveout exempting classical schools from the state’s science of reading curriculum requirements. The change was approved by the Ohio House Education Committee as part of a broader math interventions bill. This occurs despite an existing statewide mandate for teaching the science of reading. Key Points

Governor Bill Lee signed legislation this week authorizing an oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The law empowers top Tennessee Republican leaders to appoint board members. This establishes state-level intervention in the district’s operations. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee signed the takeover bill into law Oversight board will be appointed by state Republican leaders Targets

North Carolina legislators sought to prohibit DEI offices, trainings, and statements at public colleges but could not override the governor’s veto. The measure was part of wider state-level pushes to limit diversity initiatives and regulate discussions of race, gender, and sexuality in higher education. The bill’s defeat leaves existing DEI structures intact at state institutions.